The three selectmen, Tom Gray, Bob Srnec and Bob Bridges, were in attendance at the recent meeting. Also present, Luella Snyder, Jen Duprat, John Muller, Doug Shute, Betsy Barker, Chip Gehres, James Beaulieu, Mark McGowan, Linda and Steve Halloran and John Giunco.

Chairman Gray acknowledged the passing of three residents, Robert Stewart, Rosamond Burroughs and Paul Couture, Sr. Condolences to their families.

It was noted that there was a proposal to take down the Quonset Hut at the expense of the town. The board refused the offer. No other proposals are in the works. Mike Beaulieu offered to clean out the Quonset Hut at no charge to the town. No action was taken.

The selectmen accepted the resignation of Susann Foster Brown from the Townhouse Stewardship Committee with regret, noting that she was a great leader and a great person to work with. Selectmen will appoint one or two new members to the committee; submit letter of interest to the board of selectmen.

The board approved a proposal for the roofing of the wastewater treatment plant at a sum of $9,475 to JNR. Also, the board approved the expenditure of $5,000 to install a fire alarm system in the town hall.

Selectman Gray noted that there should not be two selectmen on the fire department's building committee, therefore he will step down immediately.

It reported that a portion of Ford Farm Road will be tarred and the remainder of the road will be fixed at a later date.

Halloran told the group that she had recently retired and asked if there was a program in place that allows retirees to volunteer and then receive a reduction in property taxes. She noted that there is a program in Massachusetts with a maximum reduction in property taxes of $1,000 in return for 120-150 hours of volunteer time and is called Senior Work Off. The selectmen felt that this was something to look into if there is a need.

There was discussion regarding Townhouse Road bridge. It was noted that the bridge has become a problem with kids hanging out, doing back flips off the bridge and abusing it. Police Chief McGowan reported that he is aware of the problems in that area, His department has given warnings, citations and at least one arrest.

Larry Brown met with the board to report that there is a vacancy on the budget committee due to the resignation of Bob Nager. Brown can be reached at 652-4306.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Lee Police Association, in cooperation with Milton PD and Durham PD is sponsoring a benefit ride for Officer Marc Cilley on Sunday, September 16. Ride will begin and end at the Lee Safety Complex. Registration will begin at 8 am. through 9:30 am, kickstands-up at 10 am. The fee is $20 for rider and $10 for passenger. There will be a raffle, door prizes and community cook-out after the ride.

Marc is a patrolman for the Milton Police Department, former Sergeant and combat veteran who served in the USMC 2004-2009. Marc has been diagnosed with stage 11 non-seminoma testicular cancer, he has had one surgery and is currently undergoing chemo-therapy. He is known as a dedicated family man who has given most of his young adult life serving the community and country.

All net proceeds will go to aid the Marc Cilley family. For more information email Tom Dronsfield at tdronsfield@leenhpolice org.